Scrambled Eggs With Cottage Cheese (28g Protein)

These Scrambled Eggs With Cottage Cheese are high protein healthy scrambled eggs to start the day with 28 grams of protein per serving. Plus, this recipe is also a perfect low-carb breakfast for those looking for an extra protein boost in their morning.

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Egg breakfasts are some of the most popular breakfast options and if you’ve already tried my perfect keto scrambled eggs, Perfect Poached Eggs, or Turkish Eggs, you will love this high-protein version!

Ingredients and Substitutions

All you need to make this delicious low-carb keto breakfast loaded with vegetarian proteins are:

• Eggs – I am using large free-range eggs.
• Cottage Cheese – Feel free to use low-fat cottage cheese to cut down calories and fat in the recipe if desired. Cottage cheese is a low-carb cheese.
• Butter – Butter is my favorite option, but you can alternatively use ghee or olive oil.
• Black Pepper and Salt – Season to taste.
• Garlic Powder – or fresh crushed garlic.
• Scallions – to serve. You can also use fresh dill.

How To Make Scrambled Eggs With Cottage Cheese

It takes just 10 minutes to make high-protein scrambled eggs with added cottage cheese:

1. In a shallow bowl, crack the eggs and season them with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
2. Fold in the cottage cheese and beat with a fork to combine and form a consistent egg mixture.
3. Warm a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add the butter.
4. Tilt the pan to spread the butter evenly in the skillet and butter the pan well.
5. Pour the egg mixture into the pan and cook for about 30 seconds without touching it.
6. When the eggs start to set, use a wooden or silicone spatula to move and break up the eggs and form a soft egg curd.
7. Cook again without touching for 20 seconds. Repeat these steps until the eggs form a curd-like texture but stop cooking when they are still soft and runny in some places.

Serving Suggestions

Serve the scrambled eggs warm on a plate, topped with some of the toppings below for seasoning.

• Ground Pepper
• Salt
• Finely Chopped Scallion or fresh herbs you love like chives.
• Chili Flakes
• Grated Parmesan Cheese
• Fresh Cottage Cheese
• Hot Sauce

This recipe is delicious served with some low-carb vegetables on the side like:

• Keto Spinach Strawberry Salad
• Oven Roasted Brussel Sprouts for a balanced low-carb dinner recipe.
• Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus
• Air Fryer Green Beans

You can serve the eggs on top of bread, some whole grain toast, or keto bread recipe like a slice of:

• Keto Bread 
• Keto Bagel
• Keto 90-Second Bread
• Cloud Bread

Allergy Swaps

If you have some missing ingredients in your kitchen or food allergies to some in the recipe, here are some options for you.

• Garlic – You can skip garlic for a low-Fodmap option.
• Cottage Cheese – You can use cream cheese instead, but it won’t add the same texture and increase fat and calories while decreasing proteins.
• Dairy-Free – You can replace the butter with dairy-free butter or coconut oil. Dairy-free cottage cheese like vegan cottage cheese from the grocery store should work as well.

Frequently Asked Questions

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